Tag: Performance

SCCA Names New Assistant Manager for Road Racing Department

Wichita Region member Kellie Barker has joined the SCCA National Office Staff as the Road Racing Department’s assistant manager, the organization announced. In the new role, she will be responsible for providing support for the overall SCCA Road Racing program, including the U.S. Majors Tour, Hoosier Racing Tire Super Tour, National Championship Runoffs and Regional… Continue reading SCCA Names New Assistant Manager for Road Racing Department

Women with Drive Summit II Reveals Speaker Lineup

More than 50 industry leaders are slated to appear at the Women with Drive Summit II, scheduled for Oct. 5-6, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Women in Motorsports, the organizers of the event, announced. The sold-out event will feature speakers such as 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR President Steve Phelps, and IMSA President John Doonan… Continue reading Women with Drive Summit II Reveals Speaker Lineup

BorgWarner Appoints New Member to Board of Directors

BorgWarner has named Sailaja Shankar to its Board of Directors, the company announced. “We are pleased to welcome Sailaja to BorgWarner’s Board of Directors,” said Alexis P. Michas, non-executive chairman of the board of BorgWarner. “Sailaja’s breadth of leadership experience through strategic change in large enterprise organizations, coupled with her digital, cybersecurity, software, and software… Continue reading BorgWarner Appoints New Member to Board of Directors

Hennessey Opens Miami Showroom

Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has partnered with the Warren Henry Auto Group to open a new Hennessey showroom in North Miami, Florida, the company announced. “Adding the Hennessey brand to our dealer group further expands our comprehensive automotive luxury and performance offerings with an iconic American hypercar manufacturer,” remarked Erik Day, CFO… Continue reading Hennessey Opens Miami Showroom

VP Racing Fuels Appoints New VP of Branded Retail

VP Racing Fuels has appointed Kevin Temple as its new vice president of branded retail, the company announced. “The VP team prides itself in having star players leading every division,” said Alan Cerwick, VP president and CEO. “With over 35 years at Phillips 66, Kevin brings an incredible wealth of experience and knowledge in building,… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Appoints New VP of Branded Retail

NPW Acquires Hi Tech Auto Parts

National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has acquired North Miami, Florida’s Hi Tech Auto Parts, the parts distributor announced. It is the company’s second acquisition and expansion in south Florida in 2022, the company said. The deal closed on Sept. 12 and the location has been re-named to Johnny’s Auto Parts, NPW said. It is the second… Continue reading NPW Acquires Hi Tech Auto Parts

Akrapovič BMW M440i (G26) Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Akrapovič has released its BMW M440i (G26) Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system and it is now available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. The Akrapovič Evolution Line is a high-grade lightweight titanium system finished with handcrafted carbon-fiber tailpipes. The valves on each side are calculated to tailor the sound, and… Continue reading Akrapovič BMW M440i (G26) Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution